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Taras Kaduk
I am a data analytics and business intelligence professional with education in computer science and geography and a passion for geospatial data science. As a senior data analytics manager, my mission is creating scalable and effective data analytics and business intelligence solutions. I lead and train people in various job capacities to adopt new data tools and help them get empowered with data. As a geospatial data science enthusiast, I work on solving spatial problems with data and programming.
Industry Experience
Senior Manager of Data Analytics
JK Moving Services
Remote
Current - 2019
- Building data analytics platform and solutions for the organization from the ground up
- Hired to directly manage a team of data analysts, as well as lead and mentor business analysts throughout the organization.
- Key focus: Operational Analytics, Financial Reporting, CRM and Sales Reporting
Senior Digital Data Analyst
TIAA Bank
Jacksonville, FL
2019 - 2018
- Authored over 50 reports on the web traffic and digital products use in Tableau.
- Worked on building the reporting database: wrote ETL and documentation
- Drove adoption of R, acted as an SME for the team. Authored and maintained 20+ scripts.
Manager, Data & Analytics
Suddath
Jacksonville, FL
2018 - 2017
- Managed data, analytics, and business intelligence at the Suddath Companies
- Worked with engineering team on creating a data warehouse, wrote over 25 ETL scripts.
- Trained over 10 analysts on the industry specifics, the use of SQL and Power BI
Data Analyst
Suddath
Seattle, WA | Kyiv, Ukraine | Jacksonville, FL
2017 - 2015
- Consolidated and automated most of company reporting and analytics efforts in Power BI.
- Migrated and automated over 100 reports from various sources to one location.
- Prepared monthly P&L statements, served as FP&A resource for the 25+ general managers
Dispatcher
Suddath
Seattle, WA
2015 - 2014
- Took a detour from analytics to operations to learn the details of the business and hone managerial skills. Served as a local dispatcher for a local crew of 50+ people.
- Additionally, took on the responsibilities of the operations manager and general manager roles at necessary times to ensure a smooth operation of the branch.
- Participated in monthly financial reviews and took part in actions around crew hiring, termination, recognition, conflict resolution, and corrective action.
- Ensured a consistent service for over 4,500 customers on a daily basis by creating optimal schedules and managing the crew
Only most relevant industry experience is listed. For a full list of all work experience, please visit my LinkedIn profile
Education
B.A., Geography
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
2020 - 2019
- Bachelor of Arts in Geography
- Geospatial Information Analysis Certificate
Computer Science
Kyiv National Economic University
Kyiv, Ukraine
2009 - 2005
- Completed 78 credits towards a degree of Bachelor in Computer Science
Selected Geospatial Writing
I write more about geospatial data science on my blog: taraskaduk.com
Measuring Excess Degree-Days in the Context of Location Comfort and Liveability
taraskaduk.com
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2019
Where are the places with the best and the worst weather in the United States?
taraskaduk.com
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2019
Selected Talks
Migrate your enterprise reporting into Power BI: process canvas, pitfalls & best practices
SQL Saturday #649
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2017